Windows 7 Windows7 hanging when shutting down applying updates

Steps to Fix Windows Update Hanging Issue:​

1. Clear Windows Update Cache:
   • Clearing the Windows Update cache may help resolve update-related issues. To do this, stop the Windows Update service, delete the contents of the SoftwareDistribution folder, and then restart the Windows Update service.
   []Check for Pending Updates:
   • Even though Windows Update might show no available updates, check if there are any pending updates stuck in the background. Sometimes, updates can get stuck in the queue. You can force the update process to complete by manually running Windows Update.
   []Run Windows Update Troubleshooter:
   • Windows includes a built-in troubleshooter for Windows Update. Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter to automatically detect and fix common issues with Windows Update.
   []Manually Install Updates via Microsoft Update Catalog:
   • You can try manually installing the missing updates by visiting the Microsoft Update Catalog. Search for the specific update that seems to be stuck, download it, and install it manually.
   []Review Update History:
   • Check the update history in Windows Update to see if any updates have consistently failed to install. If you find problematic updates, you can try to troubleshoot or hide them to prevent them from being reinstalled.
   []Check System Integrity:
   • Run the System File Checker tool (SFC) to check for and repair any corrupted or missing system files that might be causing the update issue. Open an elevated Command Prompt and run sfc /scannow.
   []System Restore:
   • If the issue persists, you can try performing a System Restore to revert your system back to a point before the problem started occurring.
2. Windows Update Service Reset:
   • Resetting the Windows Update components can sometimes resolve update-related issues. You can do this by running a batch script that stops services, renames folders, and restarts services related to Windows Update. By following these steps, you should be able to troubleshoot and resolve the issue where Windows appears to be stuck on update 9 of 13 during shutdown or reboot. If the problem persists, feel free to provide more information for further assistance.